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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1914

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Public School Concert

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 10 April 1914 · page 2

To-day that the Public School concert off Wednesday evening was access would be to describe it [?] The Public Hall was packed to…

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Lorne Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 April 1914 · page 2

A special programme was shown on Thursday night to a very large audience. A novel film, "The Vivaphone Talking Pictures," was a great success,…

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Closer Settlement Mr Ball Defends the Resumption of Estates Policy

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 11 April 1914 · page 6

In the Assembly, Mr. Burgees, member for Burrangong electorate, stated that official information disclosed that in all twenty-seven estates had been…

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A Noise Orchestra for Picture Shows

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 2

In order to add a touch of realism to moving picture exhibitions, to is customary to punctuate the pictures with the noises we would…

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The Ball

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 4

The ball at night was another great success—a greater success financially and from all other points of view than any other…

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Simple Twine-ball Holder

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1914 · page 7

In looking for a place for a twine ball, Mr. C. Loy happened to sec a funnel, and it gave him an idea which he put into practice. He…

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Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

The Lorne Pictures showed in the Masonic Hall last night to a crowed house. The star Picture, "The Ganton Mystery" was very much appreciated as…

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"White Wolf." Soldiers Joining His Band. Pekin

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

China is threatened with another revolt, as solders are deserting from the army and joining "White Wolf," the notorious robber chieftain. The…

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Theatre Fire. People Trampled to Death. Madrid

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 2

During a fire in a theatre at Tortosa, Spain, the panic-stricken audience rushed for the doors. Twenty of them were trampled upon and…

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Lives Saved by a Song Fire at a Picture Theatre. Singer's Wonderful Nerve Averts Disaster. Canton, Ohio

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 April 1914 · page 3

When a fire threatened to start a panic at a picture theatre Tetrazzini, the famous singer, sang for five minutes, thereby stopping the rush of maddened…

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The Concert

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 17 April 1914 · page 8

There was not standing room left in the Club House Hall at the concert and picture show at night, and people had to be turned away. The…

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Band Recital

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Town Hall Gardens yesterday afternoon, when the Wagga Brass Band gave a first-class recital. Special…

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Rene Maxwell Concert

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 April 1914 · page 2

A concert which should prove most attractive to music lovers is announced to be given in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday, May 5 by Miss Rene…

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Lorne Pictures

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

The above company have at last traced their Viragraph talking pictures, which went astray a fortnight ago. We have advices from them to say that they…

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Local and General News Band Recital

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 21 April 1914 · page 2

There was a large attendance at the Town Hall Gardens on Sunday afternoon, when the Wagga Brass Band gave a first-class recital. The programme…

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Medicos and the Pictures. Telling How Tub Films Are Being Adapted for Scientific Purposes

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 3

Asked what he considered the most wonderful bioscope films, a manufacturer without hesitation replied those made for the medical…

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School Concert. at the Rock

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 22 April 1914 · page 2

On Wednesday, 8th inst., the teachers and pupils of The Rock public school, assisted by some of our local artists, gave a highly successful…

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In Mexico City. General Uprising Feared Foreigners Band Together for Safety. Huerta's Resentment at America Mexico City

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 2

The news of the capture of Vera Cruz has created a turmoil in Mexico City. A general uprising is feared. Foreign residents are banding…

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Public School Concert

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 6

The concert held in the Club House Hall last Tuesday night in aid of the prize fund of the Hillston Public School was an unqualified…

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Concert at Batlow

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 April 1914 · page 2

There was a crowded house at the entertainment given in Batlow Hall, on Tuesday, evening last first night of the show by the members of the Tumut…

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